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Stags coach assessing Sharks attack
ESPN Staff
November 27, 2014
The Sharks scored just 29 tries in 2014, equal second-fewest in the competition © Getty Images
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Brad Mooar will assess the Sharks' attack during a two-week consultation, the franchise having approached the Kiwi after recognising that "we believe we lack the attacking flair that is prevalent in New Zealand".

Sharks director of rugby Brendan Venter said of the decision to approach the head coach of the Southland Stags ITM Cup team: "In South Africa, we have a lot of organisation and structure in our rugby but we do lack natural ability and the kind of flair we associate with New Zealand teams.

"We invited attack specialist Brad Mooar over from New Zealand to spend two weeks with us having assessed our attack and the attacking play in general in South Africa. We believe we lack the attacking flair that is prevalent in New Zealand. Having had a conversation with a number of New Zealanders around the issue of attacking rugby, they are very keen to impart their knowledge to other teams and countries. They believe that it is not what you do but how you do it that determines how successful you going to be."

Mooar, formerly the attack coach with one-season Super Rugby franchise the Southern Kings, has already had an impact in the first days of pre-season training, with new coach Gary Gold's desire to play an exciting brand of attacking rugby, Venter said.

"Just listening to him work with the players, we have already learned so much," Venter said.

"He has been enthusiastically received by the players who are thoroughly enjoying their interaction with him on the field as well as the video sessions. They love the fresh ideas he brings, as well as his unique approach to attacking rugby."

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